Forrest Gump is a man from Alabama. He is kind, honest, and very simple. He has a low IQ, but he has a good heart. Forrest lives with his mother, who always teaches him to be brave and strong. One day, Forrest sits on a bench and tells his life story to strangers.
Forrest goes to school and makes a friend, Jenny. They grow up together, but life takes them in different directions. Forrest joins the army and fights in Vietnam. He saves many friends and wins medals for his courage. After the war, Forrest becomes a football star. He also starts a shrimp business that becomes very successful.
Throughout his life, Forrest never forgets Jenny. She has a difficult life, but she loves Forrest too. They meet again, and Forrest learns that Jenny has a child, Forrest Jr. Forrest takes care of the child and shows him the same love he learned from his mother.
Forrest’s life is full of adventures. He meets presidents, travels across the country, and experiences both happiness and sadness. But the main lesson of the story is simple: love, kindness, and courage are the most important things in life.
New words to remember:
- Brave – showing courage
- Courage – the ability to face danger
- Stranger – a person you do not know
- Medal – an award for achievement
- Adventure – an exciting or unusual experience
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